Reviving a Classic Approach: The Pure Vanilla SaaS Project

In an era dominated by countless frameworks and third-party libraries, sometimes the most satisfying path is the simplest one. I recently embarked on developing a new Software-as-a-Service platform entirely from scratch—without relying on any external codebases or third-party tools.

Explore the project here: https://www.ipdefender.eu

Why choose such an unconventional route? Honestly, it was driven by the joy of the challenge and a deep understanding of how to build a robust application from the ground up. While it might not always make sense from a scalability or speed perspective, for me, it’s about the craft and the clarity that comes from a clean, framework-free environment.

The resulting platform is modular, complex yet thoughtfully structured, and designed with extensibility in mind. Its self-documenting architecture simplifies future updates and maintenance. Witnessing all individual components seamlessly come together was a truly rewarding experience.

Sometimes, returning to basics offers not only a fresh perspective but also an unparalleled sense of mastery. This project reminds me that, with enough knowledge and passion, we can create sophisticated solutions without relying on external dependencies.